A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by marquis de Pierre Simon Laplace
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"A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities" by Pierre Simon, Marquis de Laplace is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work delves deeply into the concepts of probability, analyzing its foundational principles and applying them to various aspects of life, mathematics, and the natural sciences. It aims to establish a framework for understanding probability and its relation to human knowledge, decision-making, and hope. At the start of the essay, Laplace
introduces the topic of probability by discussing its relevance and application to everyday life, emphasizing that much of human knowledge is inherently probabilistic. He reflects on how historical interpretations of chance have evolved from mystical understandings to a more analytical perspective. He articulates the relationship between causes and effects, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of probability theory, its definitions, principles, and its implications across different fields. The discussion is framed in a formal and philosophical context, inviting readers to consider the significant role that probability plays in our understanding of the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Laplace, Pierre Simon, marquis de, 1749-1827 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Emory, Frederick Lincoln, 1867- |
| Translator | Truscott, Frederick Wilson, 1870- |
| LoC No. | 02016933 |
| Title | A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Philosophical_Essay_on_Probabilities |
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Produced by Turgut Dincer, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QA: Science: Mathematics |
| Subject | Probabilities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58881 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Last Update | May 3, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1007 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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